Tuesday

Nearby, Goat Lady Dairy, 3531 Jess Hackett Road, Climax, will also have Open Farm Day from noon-5 p.m.

At Rising Meadow, folks can see animals; visit fiber and fine artisan vendors; and enjoy food (including lamb burgers, beef burgers and beef hot dogs, all from Rising Meadow meat) and Homeland Creamery ice cream. Lunch will be served from noon-2 p.m.

Sheep dog demonstrations will take place at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Henry Kuykendall, Lou Ann Coulter, Tony Luper and Mary Luper will be there will their dogs — some to work the dogs, others to let visitors know what’s happening out on the field.

At 2:30 p.m., Joy Moore will demonstrate shearing a sheep using the hand blades.

At 3 p.m., guests will have a chance to ask some of the FFA students from Providence Grove High School about the sheep that are in the pen. Included will be five of Rising Meadow Farm’s yearling ewes from five different breeds, soon to go into breeding groups for the first time.

There will be some brand new chicks to see. Meat chickens and some new layers to add to the farm’s group of free-range chickens. Guest may also be interested in watching their three ducks run around.

The Farm Store will be open all day with fiber offerings, including brand new blankets, sheepskins, yarn, roving and various supplies. Meat will also be for sale, including all cuts of lamb and pasture-raised beef and pork. The pigs not only were on pasture but were also fed whey from Goat Lady Dairy. There will be all cuts of both beef and pork. New this year are all-beef hot dogs. Guests can check them out at the lunch tent.

At Goat Lady Dairy, visitors can see the goats, chickens, organic gardens and cheese.

There is no admission charge for either event. Events will be held rain or shine. No pets are allowed.

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